EHS Senior Professional - (Air Quality Management)

Career Area:

Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Central EHS team ensures that Solar Turbines has a clear strategy for supporting our manufacturing operations projects, processes and compliance. This EHS Senior Professional will provide critical consultation on air quality compliance for U.S. (domestic) facilities – primarily in California. This pivotal role will harness deep regulatory expertise, critical thinking, data analysis and clear communications to develop short- and long-term air management strategies.

What You Will Do:

- Serve as a subject matter expert in managing and ensuring compliance with air quality regulations across diverse operational environments.

- Lead and support projects related to regulatory compliance or improving facility and enterprise process and procedures.

- Develop and manage comprehensive air management programs, which may include aspects of permitting, training, inspections, recordkeeping and reporting.

- Monitor periodic performance reports for trends and conditions, alert operations management to challenges and make recommendations for improvement.

- Provide interpretations, recommendations and unique solutions for current and emerging regulatory topics that may impact our operations.

- Act as the primary liaison for regulatory agencies, consultants and engage with local industry professional associations on aspects of air quality management best practices.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

- Sustainability: Ability to integrate sustainability into the overall business strategy of the organization to build a sustainable business model.

- Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.

- Managing Change: Knowledge of the necessity to adapt self and team to evolving business needs; ability to develop and implement new ideas and initiatives that improve the organization's performance in light of new requirements.

- Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

- Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.

Top Candidates Will Have:

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental engineering, systems or science related fields.

- A minimum of 5 years of overall professional experience, ideally associated with engine test cell, coating, thermal spray or welding operations.

- Prior environmental experience in regulatory, consulting or manufacturing-based industries.

- Deep understanding of federal, state, and local air quality regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Title V, NSR/PSD, NESHAP, and local APCD/AQMD rules)

- Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and communicate complex requirements at all levels of the organization.

- A proven history of collaboration across multiple groups to achieve challenging objectives.

Additional Information:

- This position is based in San Diego, CA.

- Solar is in the office five days per week, with flexibility as needed. (on-site)

- Relocation is available for qualifying U.S. based candidates

- Some domestic travel may be required

Summary Pay Range:

$125,925.00 - $188,887.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

- Medical, dental, and vision benefits* - Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* - 401(k) savings plans* - Health Savings Account (HSA)* - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* - Health Lifestyle Programs* - Employee Assistance Program* - Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* - Career Development* - Incentive bonus*

- Disability benefits

- Life Insurance

- Parental leave

- Adoption benefits

- Tuition Reimbursement

- These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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